Advocacy

Through its advocacy programme, AMDISS seeks to build awareness on respect for freedom of expression, human rights, justice and the rule of law in each county of every state across South Sudan. Media laws, in particular, must comply with international human rights standards and internationally recognized in a democratic frameworks. AMDISS has embarked on an intensive advocacy effort with all key players in government and civil society organizations, the result of which was the drafted media bills (three media bills) that was passed by the councils of ministers and was approved by the South Sudan Legislative Assembly. AMDISS therefore took on the task of raising awareness about their content and monitored their implementation.

OUR MISSION

Independence presents great opportunities for South Sudan and its people, and the media has a crucial role to play.

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About Us

The Association for Media Development in South Sudan (AMDISS) was formed in 2003 by editors and owners of the leading media outlets in South Sudan to help address the news and information void in the country and the lack of capacity by local journalists to report on the issues of human rights, good governance, freedom of expression and democracy.

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The Media Development Institute (MDI) is home to AMDISS’s Media and Resource Centre, a...